Senior Item Master Data Specialist — Data Quality Lead

Makita; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Makita USA in La Mirada, CA, is seeking a Master Data Specialist to maintain and improve item master data across our supply chain systems. You will ensure accuracy, consistency, and fast onboarding of new items, collaborating with IT, product teams, and operations to drive data quality and support analytics initiatives.

You will audit data for gaps, implement validation rules, and help develop standard operating procedures for item setup.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and curiosity.
• Clear communicator and able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience handling data quality and cross-functional data needs.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis in large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain item master data in ERP with accuracy and proper naming/classification.
• Collaborate with supply chain and product teams for timely item setups.
• Audit data to identify gaps, duplications, and inconsistencies.
• Help develop SOPs, templates, and change control for item data.
• Assist with onboarding and training on item setup procedures.
• Monitor data quality metrics and support data-driven improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Makita USA in La Mirada, CA, is seeking a Master Data Specialist to maintain and improve item master data across our supply chain systems. You will ensure accuracy, consistency, and fast onboarding of new items, collaborating with IT, product teams, and operations to drive data quality and support analytics initiatives.

You will audit data for gaps, implement validation rules, and help develop standard operating procedures for item setup.